Sarah Burdine of Lindsey received the HIT New Graduate Award Scholarship from the Ohio Health Information Management Association.

Paula Bryant of Tiffin received the Excellence in HIT Award. This award recognizes HIT graduates from Terra State Community College for their outstanding achievements and dedication to the HIT program.

County employers lauded for workplace safety

FREMONT - Forty-three employers in Sandusky County have earned recognition from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) for reaching a year without workplace injuries or illnesses that kept workers away from work for more than a day.

The employers received BWC’s 100% Award during the Sandusky County Safety Council’s annual awards ceremony.

High school students complete internship program

PORT CLINTON - The Ottawa County Business Advisory Council welcomed three high school seniors and one high school junior who successfully completed the Career Engagement Opportunities (CEO) Internship Program during the 2018 school year.

On April 6, each student gave a presentation to the BAC about their internship experience and how it has helped shape their future education and career goals, a requirement of the CEO Internship Program.

The CEO Internship Program provides students with opportunities to “test the waters” of a desired occupation. Students engage in the daily work environments of local employers, practice career development, and prepare for employment all while earning high school credit.

The program is available for Ottawa County high school junior and senior students.

Students interested in learning more about the CEO Internship Program are encouraged to connect with their high school counselor.

Businesses interested in participating in this program can contact the OCIC at 419-898-6242.

Sandusky County Sheriff’s Office adds patrols for May

FREMONT - Overtime shifts will be scheduled in an attempt to promote safety among drivers, as well as draw awareness to other traffic on the roadways, during the high school prom weekends and the Click It or Ticket national mobilization.

The deputies assigned to the overtime duties will work different shifts in May 2018.

The deputies will enforce all traffic laws, with emphasis on impaired driving, speed enforcement, seat belt violations and distracted driving.

The overtime is part of a grant received by the Sandusky County Sheriff’s Office from the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services Traffic Safety Section.